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Question

Which one of the following is not correct?

  1. Theory of evolution was propounded by Charles Darwin
  2. The breaking apart of the nucleus of an atom is called fusion
  3. Dry ice' is nothing but solid carbon dioxide
  4. Telephone was invented by Graham Bell

Answer:

Option B: The breaking apart of the nucleus of an atom is called fusion

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “The breaking apart of the nucleus of an atom is called fusion”.

Fusion is the process of combining two lighter atomic nuclei into a heavier one.